Lola's Recovery Fund

Words from Lola’s mother Jodi:

“We are writing this at a devastating time and we are reaching out to ask for support for our little girl.

Lola is a five-year-old girl who choked on her dinner with us as a family which unfortunately has left her with a severe brain injury.

We feel like our worst nightmare has become true.

We, as a family, are living a nightmare.

Lola is the happiest girl I know. She loves life. She would be the girl to stop and smell the flowers, appreciate the leaves fallen from the trees, and be excited in the changing seasons. She is so caring and loving to all of her friends and family. Such a sensitive soul yet, so courageous and brave.

Before the accident, Lola growing up had difficulties learning to walk and run, but with sheer determination, she practised her physio exercises daily and eventually was able to overcome her challenges. She turned her weak foot into her strongest foot. She will not stop fighting and will do everything in her power to be the best she can be. But she needs your help so much right now, so she can come home and once again enjoy life with us as a family.

Lola has been diagnosed with dystonia which is a neurological movement disorder which causes painful muscle contractions throughout her body. It’s sad to say there is no cure for this.

At the moment, She is currently suffering from general dystonia and will have to be dependent on her family and carers for the rest of her life. Dystonia causes painful muscle spasms and contractions which will affect her swallowing, movement, speech and vision. She is receiving physio to help her brain learn new connections and restore lost skills such as holding her own head up and focusing on objects.

We will continue to fight for Lola to give her the best possible life she deserves.”

We are asking for the family’s friends, colleagues and close circles to please donate to Lola’s fund. The fund will contribute towards raising a disabled child in a house that will have everything equipped to support Lola and the family. From hoists, wheelchairs, ramp accesses, lifts, rails, electric beds, etc. Their home is currently not set up at all to care for a child with a disability and complex needs. We understand that times are tough at the moment, but whatever you have to donate will help the family in this life-changing circumstance. If you have nothing to spare, please share this on social media to support.

Thank you ❤️

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